resurrection; resuscitation; regeneration; university student in ... year
endocrine disruptor; endocrine disrupting-chemicals
cross-sectional; lateral; transverse; transversal; cross-cutting
Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; MAFF
idea man; ideas man; person of ideas
aliteracy; loss of interest in or shift away from reading (especially serious) books or literature
non career (i.e. civil servants not on track for high-ranking positions)
woman's looks; woman's charm
busy (phone); in talks; discussion underway
nasolabial fold; smile line; laugh line
futures; futures contract
hyaluronic acid; hyaluronan
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects
rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil; (arch.) cordoning off; (arch.) cordoning-off sign
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; METI
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
frowning on; looking on with scorn; showing disapproval
financial market; money market
financial products; financial instruments
competitiveness; competitive edge; competitive power
turmeric (Curcuma domestica)
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth)
overseas assignment; overseas posting
reform bill; reform proposal; amendment
lowdown; inside curtain; inside information; hidden circumstances; inside facts; inner workings
Financial Services Agency; FSA
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; METI
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to speak without hesitation or problems; to speak fluently or skillfully; to be talkative; to have a glib tongue
tomboy; rebounding; recovery; repercussions; rashness; incautiousness
favorite child; favourite child; darling; favorite; star